World History Unit 6 Review

New economic theories came about during the Industrial Revolution in response to —

• A the lack of economic power women had in industrialized societies

• B the demands of wealthy industrialists for laws to regulate economies

• C the economic disparities between the wealthy and the working class

• D the successful efforts of abolitionists to bring an end to the slavery trade

One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the —

• colonization of China by large numbers of British immigrants

• establishment of a British empire that extended into all continents

• dissolution of the British empire as the French rose to prominence

• creation of a British empire that was concentrated in North America

One way that European society was changed as a result of the Industrial Revolution included —

• A the rejection of the teachings of the Catholic Church

• B the decline of the population due to factory accidents

• C the emergence of a middle class and a working class

• D the spread of famine caused by families abandoning farms

In response to the poor factory and urban conditions brought about by industrialization in the nineteenth century, many workers started to —

• A demand reforms in labor policies

• B emigrate to European protectorates

• C leave the city to move to the country

• D advocate laissez-faire government policies

Which group began to lose its political influence as suffrage was extended to more middle class men in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

• D Women

• C Peasants

• Parliament

• Aristocrats

European nations in the nineteenth century had an economic incentive to colonize Africa because of —

• A the vast natural resources available

• B a need for strategic military outposts

• C the wealthy markets for European goods

• D a desire to expand the Atlantic slavery trade

In what way did the assimilation policies of European colonial powers in Africa affect the region?

• D European colonial populations outnumbered native populations.

• C An extensive network of highways and railroads was built.

• B New cultural practices were introduced.

• A African colonies were industrialized.

Which monarch ruled Britain during the height of British imperialism, contributing her name to references of the era?

• A Golda Meir

• B Queen Victoria

• C Queen Elizabeth I

• D Margaret Thatcher

Which of the following inventors is closely associated with the steam engine?

• D Robert Owen

• A Thomas Edison

• B James Watt

• C Isaac Singer

In what way did Scottish engineer James Watt shape the transportation industry?

• D He constructed the first canal system in the United States.

• C He developed a more efficiently-running steam engine.

• B He created a better method for building roadways.

• A He designed the first traffic-control devices.